26 more goals scored compared to the second place team in the B1G. When this team gets going, they are a fun bunch to watch!
My brother was at Hill with Billy Klatt; one of the guys that helped put them on the high school hockey map, so to speak. Excellent player for the Gophers and also spent a couple years with the Fighting Saints. Passed away in 2011.5 seconds is the record, 1968 against MI.
Do you who scored that one?
From the media guide.
FASTEST FIRST GOAL OF GAME:
0:05 Bill Klatt at Michigan, 1/13/68 (MICH 7, UM 6)
Nothing much to complain about from last nights game. Do it again tonight.
I'm 50% factual and 50% sarcastic. When you get to know me, you will know which is which.
Probably an unpopular opinion, but I think they were lucky to be up 2-0 after the first period. After Cooley's goal, they went in to coast mode for the next 12-14 mins. Close made some good saves to keep them in it. Of course, they took complete control in the last two periods, so it all worked out. Hope they keep that pedal mashed all day today.
Potentially unpopular opinion #2 - I know Pino scored his first goal last night (lucky to be in the right place and right time), but I would still rather see J. Mitts or Strobel in that slot. Pino is virtually invisible on the ice and the other two guys get dirty and grind the entire shift.
Probably an unpopular opinion, but I think they were lucky to be up 2-0 after the first period. After Cooley's goal, they went in to coast mode for the next 12-14 mins. Close made some good saves to keep them in it. Of course, they took complete control in the last two periods, so it all worked out. Hope they keep that pedal mashed all day today.
Potentially unpopular opinion #2 - I know Pino scored his first goal last night (lucky to be in the right place and right time), but I would still rather see J. Mitts or Strobel in that slot. Pino is virtually invisible on the ice and the other two guys get dirty and grind the entire shift.
I don’t think your second point is unpopular at all.
This came across the Tweeter last night:
Fake Bob Motzko @fakebobmotzko · 18s I got guys scoring tonight that I didn’t even know were on my team.
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Probably an unpopular opinion, but I think they were lucky to be up 2-0 after the first period. After Cooley's goal, they went in to coast mode for the next 12-14 mins. Close made some good saves to keep them in it. Of course, they took complete control in the last two periods, so it all worked out. Hope they keep that pedal mashed all day today.
That might be an unpopular opinion, but that's only because it's true. They were completely outworked during the middle of the first period. Numerous times before Snuggy's goal, I caught myself thinking it's a good thing Cooley scored on that first shot, because it might be a long time before they get another grade A scoring opportunity. Then the disparity in skill took over, and it was all over but the crying by the midpoint of the second.
Tact is the ability to step on a man's toes without messing up the shine on his shoes - Harry S Truman
Bob say anything about the Pitlick drop pass? Pat was NOT AT ALL pleased about it on the radio call and called it bush league
Sorry what is this all about?
Pitlick had a breakaway and tried the stick between his legs trick shot move and almost pulled it off. MN was up by at least 6-7 at the time IIRC.
got it. the way they called it in the radio made it sound like he passed it. This makes way more sense
Dumb question does anyone have 2 tickers they wanna sell. Me and the wife are wanting to come up from fargo for the game!
Dumb question does anyone have 2 tickers they wanna sell. Me and the wife are wanting to come up from fargo for the game!
? Couldn’t not swing at this hanging curveball ? Actually hope you find two tickets… ?
I would not be against tBob replacing Schmidt and Pino tonight with Strobel and Mittelstadt. Just need to keep tinkering to find the perfect 4th line.
I'm 50% factual and 50% sarcastic. When you get to know me, you will know which is which.
This came across the Tweeter last night:
Fake Bob Motzko @fakebobmotzko · 18s I got guys scoring tonight that I didn’t even know were on my team.
that’s outstanding
Pretty ironic that Pat would have the temerity to call it bush league…
On the Pitlick move, Clymer said he didn't like it "at that stage of the game." So when would he like it? In a tie game, or down by one? Kind of a silly comment.
On Pitlick's between-the-legs shot, I couldn't decide if it was a good time to try that (8-zip game) or a bad time to try that (8-zip game).
In review, I've decided that on breakaway goals anything is game. We see it all the time in NHL shootouts. Sometimes the fancy stuff goes in, and if that's your best chance, take it. You can't take a knee in hockey, and Bob already took his foot off the gas by giving the 4th line a lot of ice time in the third, most notably on the power play.
Doing something like that in a 8-0 game is a really good way to get one of your stars run through the glass.On the Pitlick move, Clymer said he didn't like it "at that stage of the game." So when would he like it? In a tie game, or down by one? Kind of a silly comment.
I have a tremendous Clymer filter so I didn’t really hear the comment.
“When your best friend is the son of God, you get tired of losing every argument.”
― Christopher Moore, Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal
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I have that same filter (on the rare occasion I have to listen to him)I have a tremendous Clymer filter so I didn’t really hear the comment.
B1G refs... corrupt, or just incompetent?
Given the move almost worked I think it was a legit scoring attempt
When Clymer limits his commentary to X's and O's he's not terrible, but there's too much pulp in between. Unfortunately for him, he has one of those brain-to-mouth circuit resistors that limits his fluency.
I miss the old days of a stammering Wooger who could give you a belly full of hockey knowledge while telling a great story.
Given the move almost worked I think it was a legit scoring attempt
Ezactly, which supports my earlier comment that breakaways sometimes demand moves a goaltender wouldn't expect.
Get Casey Hankinson back in the booth! He was excellent last weekend and head and shoulders above Clymer.
Get Casey Hankinson back in the booth! He was excellent last weekend and head and shoulders above Clymer.
Don't know Casey's availability, but guessing he has a full time job? I would like to see Johnny Pohl make a guest appearance as well.
I notice Clymer does Big10 games as well as the Wild, so I conclude broadcasting is his line of work?
Doing something like that in a 8-0 game is a really good way to get one of your stars run through the glass.On the Pitlick move, Clymer said he didn't like it "at that stage of the game." So when would he like it? In a tie game, or down by one? Kind of a silly comment.
You agreeing with something Clymer said seems about right.
Get Casey Hankinson back in the booth! He was excellent last weekend and head and shoulders above Clymer.
Don't know Casey's availability, but guessing he has a full time job? I would like to see Johnny Pohl make a guest appearance as well.
I notice Clymer does Big10 games as well as the Wild, so I conclude broadcasting is his line of work?
Work? He’s getting paid for all that nonsense?
What a great atmosphere, it’s like old times having a full house every night!
Bummed I didn’t hear Steph!
My only complaint is the crowd on the concourse. It took five minutes to walk one section last night. If it’s going to be this busy they need to move the promotions table. So many people were swarming in trying to get posters and kid stuff on one side and beer right across the aisle it was complete gridlock.
having shorter intermissions makes it a race now to get to the bathroom and back before the game starts back up. ?
Guess I’ll have to take one for the team and miss a few minutes of the game to try and pee a few goals. ?
I think he is a full time financial advisor at Merrill.Get Casey Hankinson back in the booth! He was excellent last weekend and head and shoulders above Clymer.
Don't know Casey's availability, but guessing he has a full time job? I would like to see Johnny Pohl make a guest appearance as well.
I notice Clymer does Big10 games as well as the Wild, so I conclude broadcasting is his line of work?
Guess I’ll have to take one for the team and miss a few minutes of the game to try and pee a few goals. ?
In related news any time the Gophers score early in a period the bathroom door needs to get locked to keep cowgirl doing her part. ?
In return a TV should be installed in the bathroom. #WinWinSituation
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@upnorthkid Bob didn't address the Pitlick failed fancy breakaway move but he did call out Knies for trying the "mike legg" goal again. "Knies has tried it 6 times and it hasn't worked yet so he might have to say something" ?
(FYI this was all in a joking humorous manner so no controversy here)
Last night was fantastic..DO IT AGAIN. A beat down, a smack down, an old-fashioned ass kicking. I don’t care what you call it, I want to see the Gophers do it again tonight.
And yes I heard Steph! I thought I was having a past regression.
Note: Due to inflation dirty deeds will no longer be done dirt cheap.
I really like having Kurth with 7 & 77. Hopefully that line will be clicking moving forward.https://twitter.com/GopherHockey/status/1619425075819692035?t=-DznLo535mdKO4t4cUFflQ&s=19
Probably an unpopular opinion, but I think they were lucky to be up 2-0 after the first period. After Cooley's goal, they went in to coast mode for the next 12-14 mins. Close made some good saves to keep them in it. Of course, they took complete control in the last two periods, so it all worked out. Hope they keep that pedal mashed all day today.
Potentially unpopular opinion #2 - I know Pino scored his first goal last night (lucky to be in the right place and right time), but I would still rather see J. Mitts or Strobel in that slot. Pino is virtually invisible on the ice and the other two guys get dirty and grind the entire shift.
I don’t think your second point is unpopular at all.
Also agree with "unpopular view #2". Even better, how about BOTH J. Mitts and Strobel with Lamb? 27-19-17 I don't recall that combo yet all season - I think that could be really dynamic.
Here’s to a legit stick salute tonight. GO GOPHERS!! 
Starting drinking a lot of water, @Cowgirl. 😀
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
Culvers win tonight
Chat will be going again. Come one, come all...
When you tell somebody somethin', it depends on what part of the United States you're standin' in... as to just how dumb you are.
7 minutes into the game and they haven't scored yet? What's up with that?
Not our best power play.
Very lethargic and sloppy 1st period.
Heard an interview with Motzko on the radio a while back. He said he only gets to kick the trash can in the locker room 3 times a season. Otherwise it loses it's effect if he does it too much. After that 1st period he may be using one of his 3 kicks.
That first period was no bueno
When did a stick check become a hook?
Sparty scores on the Power Play.
Snuggy!!!!!!!!!!!!
Don't blink or you will miss the Snuggy shot release.